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Once called Oswego tea, as the Oswego tribe was drinking fragrant teas of this herb when early botanist Bartram encountered the tribe. A flavor combination of citrus and mint, very refreshing. This selection is the best of the red bee balms, with early and large flower crowns of glowing crimson. June to August bloom.

Its other name, Rock Bells, refers to its being found on woodland ledge tops in the East. This native was brought into gardens by 1640. The elegant red and yellow flowers have long spurs and dangle on the end of wiry stems. Unlike modern hybrids, they are resistant to leaf miners. Self sows.

Its other name, Rock Bells, refers to its being found on woodland ledge tops in the East. This native was brought into gardens by 1640. The elegant red and yellow flowers have long spurs and dangle on the end of wiry stems. Unlike modern hybrids, they are resistant to leaf miners.

Pure red flowers are not all that common, often there is a purple cast or an orangey tone. 'Crimson Star' has huge true red flowers surrounded by a pristine white corolla on a spring blooming, compact plant. Self sows.

This variety of Helen's Flower has lovely coppery-red daisy blooms that bloom for a long time in late summer and fall, adding just the right contrast to monkshood, veronicastrum and lavender blue asters in moist, well-drained soil. A stalwart of northern gardens it is an easy care choice. Deadhead to prolong bloom, or shear after bloom and divide every 4 years or so.

Old named varieties of sweet William are becoming rare. We are excited to be able to offer this heirloom. The flower trusses are a lovely combination of raspberry and pristine white, and they combine well with the cool blue of campanulas.